| Hungary at the 1972 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | HUN |
| NOC | Hungarian Olympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| in Munich | |
| Competitors | 232 (187 men and 45 women) in 20 sports |
| Flag bearer | Gergely Kulcsár |
| Medals Ranked 8th |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
| 1906 Intercalated Games | |
Hungary competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. 232 competitors, 187 men and 45 women, took part in 134 events in 20 sports. [1]
In the first modern archery competition at the Olympics, Hungary entered one man and one woman. Their highest placing competitor was Hamvas Agnes Hajdene, at 22nd place in the women's competition.
Women's Individual Competition:
Men's Individual Competition:
Men's 800 metres
Men's High Jump
Men's Discus Throw
Women's High Jump
Men's Flyweight (– 51 kg)
Men's Welterweight (– 67 kg)
Silver MedalMen's Heavyweight (+ 81 kg)
Four cyclists represented Hungary in 1972.
19 fencers, 14 men and 5 women, represented Hungary in 1972. Hungary finished top of the fencing medal table with eight in total: two gold, four silver, and two bronze. [2]
Silver MedalHungary's first two games resulted in victories over the United States and Japan, guaranteeing the team a berth in the second round regardless of the result of the third game. However, that loss to Yugoslavia carried over into the second round, putting the Hungarians at a disadvantage. Losses to Romania and West Germany put Hungary into last place in the division. The team played against Sweden for seventh and eighth places, losing 19–18.
Men's Team Competition:
Three male pentathletes represented Hungary in 1972. András Balczó won an individual gold while the team won silver.
Men's Individual Competition:
Gold Medal)Men's Team Competition:
Silver Medal)Alternate Member: Peter Kelemen
Nine shooters represented Hungary in 1972. Lajos Papp won bronze in the 300 m rifle, three positions event.
Men's 100m Frbeestyle
Men's 200m Freestyle
Silver Medal
Hungary competed at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, USSR. 263 competitors, 182 men and 81 women, took part in 151 events in 21 sports.
Hungary competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. 217 competitors, 159 men and 58 women, took part in 156 events in 23 sports.
Hungary competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States. 212 competitors, 147 men and 65 women, took part in 145 events in 24 sports.
Hungary competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. The nation returned after the boycott of the Soviet-bloc of the 1984 Summer Olympics. 188 competitors, 152 men and 36 women, took part in 135 events in 20 sports.
Hungary competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. 189 competitors, 162 men and 27 women, took part in 107 events in 15 sports.
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Hungary competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 178 competitors, 124 men and 54 women, took part in 109 events in 17 sports.
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